Culinary Executive Sous Chef (req5801) Job Number: req5801 Job Title: Culinary Executive Sous Chef Number of Openings: 1 Job/Employment Type: FT Country: USA State/Province: New York City: Salamanca Job Category: Culinary Career Level: Management Level of Education: Associates (Two Year Degree) Years of Experience: 4-6 years Position Description The Culinary Executive Sous Chef is second in command for any and all kitchens in a foodservice establishment. The Culinary Executive Sous Chef ensures that all kitchens provide nutritious, safe, eye-appealing, properly flavored food while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for all employees. Other duties include menu planning, preparation of budgets, maintenance of payroll, food cost, and other records. Specific duties involving food preparation and establishment of quality standards, training of employees in cooking methods, presentation techniques, portion control and retention of nutrients. All duties are to be performed within the guidelines of the Seneca Gaming Corporation’s policies and procedures, Internal Control Standards and objectives. Position Requirements Qualifications/Requirements: + “Each position has varying minimum qualifications. In the absence of fully qualified candidates, some requirements may be waived.” Education/Experience: + Must be 18 years of age or older upon employment. + Degree from a postsecondary culinary arts training program. + A minimum of two (2) years as a Sous Chef and five (5) years in a food preparation position. + Excellent interpersonal, customer service, communication, coaching, team building and problem solving skills required. + Extensive knowledge of seafood, protein and poultry. + Computer literate in all Microsoft Office applications and automated restaurant systems. Language Skills and Reasoning Ability: + Must possess excellent communication skills, including the ability to read, write and speak effectively to employees as well as customers. + Must have the ability to deal effectively and interact well with the customers and employees. + Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner. Physical Requirements and Work Environment: + The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud. When on the casino floor, the noise levels increase to loud. Must be able to work in an environment where smoking is permitted. + Must be able to stand, walk and move through all areas of the casino. + Maintain physical stamina and proper mental attitude to work under pressure in a fast paced, casino environment and effectively deal with customers, management, employees, and members of the business community in all situations. + Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures dirt, dust, fumes, smoke and /or loud noises. + Moderate physical activity is required along with the handling of objects up to fifty (50) pounds + Work environment involves some exposure to physical risk, which requires following basic safety precautions. Send to a Friend